This group is aimed at 12 to 18 year olds who want to enhancing their racing skills in Toppers and Laser dinghy’s. A reasonable level of sailing ability and a willingness to progress in a racing environment are essential.
Outside these sessions we often also run a number of other events and coaching opportunities.
| Group | Ages | Focus | Sailing | Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progression | 12-17 | RYA Stage 2 or above - focus toward improving boat handling / understand boat controls with hopefully most sailing wanting to move towards our race group. | Topper or Laser 4.7 | Own boat or club members may also hire boats during club sessions (subject to availability). Topper Hire or Laser Hire |
| Race | 12-17 | With this group we require a minium sailing standard from these sailor, comfortable to beat upwind / Understands basic of a race course. (The rest we with deal with) | Laser 4.7/Radial/Standard | Own boat or club members may also hire boats during club sessions (subject to availability). Laser Hire |
Contacts: Saturday Youth
| Position | Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Contact |
Saturday Youth Contact | Send A Message | |
| Race Coach |
John Hamilton | Send A Message | |
| Mark Harrington | Send A Message | ||
| Chris Hopkins | Send A Message | ||
| Bosun |
Richard Haw | Send A Message | |
| Chief Sailing Instructor |
Sarah Alderman | Send A Message | |
| Youth Development Officer |
Sarah Alderman | Send A Message | |
| Chief Race Coach |
Chris Hopkins | Send A Message |